# Lake Barrine

> A volcanic crater lake about 1 km across and up to 65 m deep, ringed by rainforest in Crater Lakes National Park on the Gillies Highway.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-lake-barrine/

A volcanic crater lake about 1 km across and up to 65 m deep, ringed by rainforest in Crater Lakes National Park on the Gillies Highway. A walking track circles the shore; look for water dragons, turtles and large old trees.

- **Nearest town:** Atherton, Queensland
- **Category:** Nature & parks
- **GPS:** -17.2500, 145.6333

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in February–May and October–November. Hot in January. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

## Featured in these trip guides

- [Kuranda and the Atherton Tablelands Loop](https://camping-spirit.com/guides/au-atherton-tablelands-loop/)

## Nearby

- [Lake Eacham](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-lake-eacham/) – 4 km
- [Curtain Fig Tree](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-curtain-fig-tree/) – 8 km
- [Malanda Falls](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-malanda-falls/) – 13 km
- [Mount Hypipamee Crater](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-mount-hypipamee-crater/) – 24 km

## FAQs

### Where is Lake Barrine?

Lake Barrine is in Atherton, Queensland, at GPS -17.2500, 145.6333.

### Which road trips pass Lake Barrine?

Lake Barrine is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Kuranda and the Atherton Tablelands Loop.

### What is there to see near Lake Barrine?

Places worth a stop nearby: Lake Eacham (4 km), Curtain Fig Tree (8 km), Malanda Falls (13 km) and Mount Hypipamee Crater (24 km).

### When is the best time to visit Lake Barrine?

The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in February–May and October–November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)